The Timios Prodromos Monastery (St. John the Baptist) is located in the Troodos woodland region near Mesa Potamos. The Monastery “is nestled among lovely mountains covered in dense pine trees, with springs of pure water beside a little river or a large downpour.” This was written in the 18th century by the Russian wanderer Barsky on his journeys throughout the island, identifying and describing all the churches and monasteries he came across.
Timios Prodromos
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Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 18:30 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 6:30 AM – 18:30 PM
Discover the numerous monasteries on the island and immerse yourself in their faith, history, and culture. By their distinctive architecture, the biblical narrative displayed in antique icons and frescoes, the wealth of ecclesiastical museums, and a Byzantine treasure trove of 10 painted mountain churches that are so religiously valuable that they are on the UNESCO World Heritage List. You cannot help but experience inner tranquilly and quiet, as well as a feeling of occasion, when you visit such historical and religious sites. For individuals who are accustomed to praying or who are spiritually inclined, these monasteries offer something additional.
Monasteries
Trooditissa Monastery
Trooditissa Monastery, located on the southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains, is one of the few monasteries in Cyprus for which the date of foundation is unclear. On the basis of local legend, it is thought that it was founded immediately after the iconoclastic period (8th-9th century A.D.).
The Timios Prodromos Monastery (St. John the Baptist) is located in the Troodos woodland region near Mesa Potamos. The Monastery “is nestled among lovely mountains covered in dense pine trees, with springs of pure water beside a little river or a large downpour.”
The monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis is located in the valley of Marathasa, a key region of the Troodos mountain range. It is constructed on the east bank of the Setrachos River, opposite the settlement of Kalopanagiotis. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985, among nine other painted Byzantine churches of the Troodos mountain range.
The church of Ayios Nikolaos tis Stegis is located in the upper Solea valley in a central location of the Troodos mountain range. It is located around two kilometres southwest of the settlement of Kakopetria on the west bank of the river Klarios/Karkotis.
The church of Archangel Michael is located in a central region of the Troodos mountain range, in the Marathasa valley, in the village of Pedoulas. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985, among nine other painted Byzantine churches of the Troodos mountain range.
The Transfiguration of the Savior Church is located in the eastern portion of the Troodos Mountains. It is situated on a tiny hill overlooking the eastern portion of Palaichori hamlet. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000.
The church of Panagia Phorbiotissa, also known as Panagia of Asinou, is located in the Troodos mountain range’s northern foothills. It is constructed on the east side of a stream, three kilometres south of Nikitari.
The Panagia Podithou church is located in a central region of the Troodos mountain range, in the upper Solea valley in the settlement of Galata. A few hundred metres to the north of the village of Galata, it is built in a narrow and rich river valley along the Klarios/Karkotis river.
The church of Panagia tou Arakos is located in a central region of the Troodos mountains, in the Pitsilia region between the towns of Lagoudera and Saranti. It was included to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985, together with nine other painted Byzantine churches of the Troodos mountain range.
The church of Panagia is situated in a central area of the Troodos mountain range, in the valley of Marathasa.It is located on a hill above the village of Moutoullas.In 1985 it was inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, which includes nine other painted Byzantine churches of the Troodos range.
The church of Timios Stavros tou Agiasmati is located in the eastern portion of the Troodos mountain range in the region of Pitsilia, approximately five kilometres northeast of the settlement of Platanistsa.
The church of Timios Stavros is situated in a central area of the Troodos mountain range, at the south end of the village of Pelendri, which is attested in the sources since the late 12th century.
The church of Timios Stavros is situated in a central area of the Troodos mountain range, at the south end of the village of Pelendri, which is attested in the sources since the late 12th century.In 1985 it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List which included nine other painted Byzantine churches of the Troodos range.The present form of the church is the result of several additions and alterations, carried out throughout various periods.
The church of Timios Stavros tou Agiasmati is located in the eastern portion of the Troodos mountain range in the region of Pitsilia, approximately five kilometres northeast of the settlement of Platanistsa. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985, among nine other painted Byzantine churches of the Troodos mountain range. This church was originally the katholicon (monastery church) of the same-named monastery, which was constructed around the end of the 15th century.
Stavros tou Agiasmati
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+357 22652562
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Please ask for the custodian at the village coffee-shop
The church of Archangel Michael is located in a central region of the Troodos mountain range, in the Marathasa valley, in the village of Pedoulas. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985, among nine other painted Byzantine churches of the Troodos mountain range. According to the inscription above the north entrance, the church was constructed and embellished with frescoes in 1474, thanks to the generosity of priest Vasilios Chamados. The priest, along with his wife and two daughters, is shown above the dedicatory inscription presenting an architectural model of the church to the Archangel Michael.
The Panagia church is located in a central region of the Troodos mountain range, near the Marathasa valley. It is situated on a hill overlooking the town of Moutoullas. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985, among nine other painted Byzantine churches of the Troodos mountain range. According to the inscription on the north wall of the Holy Bema, the church was constructed and painted with frescoes in 1280 by the generosity of Ioannis of Moutoullas and his wife, Irene. They are each shown carrying a replica of the church. Therefore, it is conceivable that the Church of Panagia tou Moutoulla was originally a private chapel.
The Transfiguration of the Savior Church is found in the eastern Trodos Mountains. It is perched on a small hill overlooking the eastern section of the Palaichori village. In 2000, it was listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It was constructed at the start of the sixteenth century and is a single-aisled church with a wooden roof, typical of the Troodos region. The narthex was built at the beginning of the 17th century.
Metamorfosis tou Sotiros
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+357 99974230
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Tuesdays and Wednesdays
10:00-13:00
The church can be visited in the afternoon and over the weekend following prearrangement with the custodian.
The Panagia Podithou church is located in a central region of the Troodos mountain range, in the upper Solea valley in the settlement of Galata. A few hundred metres to the north of the village of Galata, it is built in a narrow and rich river valley along the Klarios/Karkotis river. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985, among nine other painted Byzantine churches of the Troodos mountain range. Panagia Podithou was formerly the katholicon (monastery church) of the same-named monastery.
Panagia tis Podithou
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+357 99671776
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Please ask for the custodian at the coffee-shop in the village square.
The church of Ayios Nikolaos tis Stegis is located in the upper Solea valley in a central location of the Troodos mountain range. It is located around two kilometres southwest of the settlement of Kakopetria on the west bank of the river Klarios/Karkotis. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985, among nine other painted Byzantine churches of the Troodos mountain range. Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis is the sole remaining katholicon (monastery church) of a Byzantine monastery in Cyprus from the eleventh century.
Agios Nikolaos Tis Stegis
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+357 22922583
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Weekdays and Saturday 9:00-16:00 Sunday: 11:00-16:00 Closed on Monday and public holidays
The monastery of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis is located in the valley of Marathasa, a key region of the Troodos mountain range. It is constructed on the east bank of the Setrachos River, opposite the settlement of Kalopanagiotis. It was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985, among nine other painted Byzantine churches of the Troodos mountain range. The actual date of the monastery’s foundation is uncertain. The Saint Herakleidios-dedicated katholicon (monastery church) dates to the eleventh century. This church is referred to as “katholiki” in a 15th-century inscription among the wall paintings of the narthex.
Agios Ioannis Tou Lampadisti
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+357 99218298
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Weekdays & Saturdays
8:00-13:00 & 14:00-16:00 Sundays:
10:00-13:00 & 14:00-16:00 The church is open to visitors in Summer until 19:00
Closed on Monday
